A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7499824 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66283311 epoch_slot_no: 14511 block_no: 7499647 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 54577 time: 2022-07-15 01:46:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb59383d1ace6602f32eea412f2c493bd44845f73a8c06436eb5a088216b53beBlock Operator
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